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Chaucer’s masterful use of irony, humor, and vivid character portrayals has made The Canterbury Tales a timeless classic.
Notable Works
- The Canterbury Tales
- The Book of the Duchess
- Troilus and Criseyde
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Yet this one stands out because of its unique approach to put Plath’s work front and center. The collection was Milton’s way of justifying the ways of God to men.
The work’s intense popularity was probably due to the poet’s ambitious way of treating some of the key philosophical advances that characterized his time. Paradise Lost tells the story of the fall of man, exploring profound theological and philosophical issues, such as the nature of free will, the concept of evil, and the conflict between good and evil.
His other works include Paradise Regained and Samson Agonistes, as well as a body of political tracts advocating for liberty and republicanism.
Although Donne’s poetry was greatly valued during his time, his poems went out of fashion during the Stuart Restoration and remained so for hundreds of years. His masterly poems include the 4-part narrative poem, “Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage” (1812) and the satirical epic poem, “Don Juan” (1819).
“Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage” describes the travels of Childe Harold who became disillusioned with his pursuits of pleasure and resolved to make meaning out of his life.
“Don Juan” plays on themes of romance, love and innocence.
His collaboration with Wordsworth produced Lyrical Ballads, a landmark in Romantic literature.
Coleridge’s critical writings, particularly his philosophy of poetry and his views on the imagination, helped shape modern literary theory.
Notable Works
- The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
- Kubla Khan
- Biographia Literaria
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Austen’s influence on the romantic novel genre is immense, and her works have been adapted into countless films, TV series, and stage productions.
Notable Works
- Pride and Prejudice
- Emma
- Sense and Sensibility
- Mansfield Park
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Connect and fall in love with more poetry. “Songs of Experience” portrays a child’s innocence as corrupted by human experience.
Most of Blake’s works have explored political and social themes, religion, love and sexuality.
In that way, Being Shelley portrays the poet’s existential quest to understand himself as an artist and feed his ambitious desire to be a poet in every sense of the identity. It is almost impossible to be a student of English poetry and not come across some of her poems. He loved to write poetry for himself when he was not preoccupied with exploring his obsession: plays.
Shakespeare’s name is synonymous with the numerous famed monologues he cleverly wove in his plays and prose.
In These Fevered Days, Martha Ackmann drills down deep to ten pivotal days in Dickinson’s life, unearthing these consequential moments that helped shape Dickinson into the woman and poet she was. Whether short or long form, poetry is often illusory, and full of rich imagery or hidden meaning. Dalloway and To the Lighthouse, which explore the complexities of time, memory, and the human mind.
His poems often feature dense allusions to literature, religion, and mythology, making them a rich source of study.
His landmark poems, The Waste Land and The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, transformed the landscape of modern poetry, marking a departure from the traditional forms of the past and influencing many other poets who followed.
Notable Works
- The Waste Land
- The Love Song of J.
Alfred Prufrock
- The Hollow Men
- Four Quartets
8. This could have been influenced by her training as a classicist and her early work as a gardener. It all begins with the words written on the page. It was during her 30s that her famous works were produced.Surprisingly, her reputation as a great writer was built only after many decades of her death.
The most interesting thing about “The Prelude” is the setting of the events in the poem which is the poet’s mind and not the outside world. His collections earned high praise from essayists such as Charles Lamb and Percy Shelley.
Much of Keats’ inspiration for poetry stemmed from his contemporaries including John Milton, Leigh Hunt and Lord Byron.
It is these elements which provoke readers to dig deeper and make poetry so engaging and moving.
The best of poems and poets are read throughout the ages. His use of the English vernacular in The Canterbury Tales helped to elevate English as a language of literary significance.
Austen’s influence on the romantic novel genre is immense, and her works have been adapted into countless films, TV series, and stage productions.
Notable Works
- Pride and Prejudice
- Emma
- Sense and Sensibility
- Mansfield Park
7.
Connect and fall in love with more poetry. “Songs of Experience” portrays a child’s innocence as corrupted by human experience.
Most of Blake’s works have explored political and social themes, religion, love and sexuality.
In that way, Being Shelley portrays the poet’s existential quest to understand himself as an artist and feed his ambitious desire to be a poet in every sense of the identity. It is almost impossible to be a student of English poetry and not come across some of her poems. He loved to write poetry for himself when he was not preoccupied with exploring his obsession: plays.
Shakespeare’s name is synonymous with the numerous famed monologues he cleverly wove in his plays and prose.
In These Fevered Days, Martha Ackmann drills down deep to ten pivotal days in Dickinson’s life, unearthing these consequential moments that helped shape Dickinson into the woman and poet she was. Whether short or long form, poetry is often illusory, and full of rich imagery or hidden meaning. Dalloway and To the Lighthouse, which explore the complexities of time, memory, and the human mind.
His poems often feature dense allusions to literature, religion, and mythology, making them a rich source of study.
His landmark poems, The Waste Land and The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, transformed the landscape of modern poetry, marking a departure from the traditional forms of the past and influencing many other poets who followed.
Notable Works
- The Waste Land
- The Love Song of J.
Alfred Prufrock
- The Hollow Men
- Four Quartets
8. This could have been influenced by her training as a classicist and her early work as a gardener. It all begins with the words written on the page. It was during her 30s that her famous works were produced.Surprisingly, her reputation as a great writer was built only after many decades of her death.
The most interesting thing about “The Prelude” is the setting of the events in the poem which is the poet’s mind and not the outside world. His collections earned high praise from essayists such as Charles Lamb and Percy Shelley.
Much of Keats’ inspiration for poetry stemmed from his contemporaries including John Milton, Leigh Hunt and Lord Byron.
It is these elements which provoke readers to dig deeper and make poetry so engaging and moving.
The best of poems and poets are read throughout the ages. His use of the English vernacular in The Canterbury Tales helped to elevate English as a language of literary significance.
Alfred Prufrock
Surprisingly, her reputation as a great writer was built only after many decades of her death.
The most interesting thing about “The Prelude” is the setting of the events in the poem which is the poet’s mind and not the outside world. His collections earned high praise from essayists such as Charles Lamb and Percy Shelley.
Much of Keats’ inspiration for poetry stemmed from his contemporaries including John Milton, Leigh Hunt and Lord Byron.
It is these elements which provoke readers to dig deeper and make poetry so engaging and moving.
The best of poems and poets are read throughout the ages. His use of the English vernacular in The Canterbury Tales helped to elevate English as a language of literary significance.